Favre said in an email to The Associated Press that he doesn't miss the "grind and stress of day-to-day football, but I do miss my teammates and coaches."

He also said it will "be great to reconnect with NFL fans around the Super Bowl."

Favre chose to appear on "NFL GameDay Morning" because he could work with friends such as Steve Mariucci, Deion Sanders and Warren Sapp, and because the game is in New Orleans.

"Players and coaches who I have great memories of, and to do it from the field where I won a Super Bowl was a tough combination to pass up," Favre said. "Between my appearance on NFL Network and my work with Virtual Fan Network, a new digital sports marketing company, it will be great to reconnect with NFL fans around the Super Bowl."

"There aren't too many retired athletes who continue to attract the attention and draw that Brett Favre does, and NFL Network is thrilled to have him," said Eric Weinberger, executive producer of NFL Network. "Brett should give our viewers some unique insight and analysis into the game and his life away from the field."

He spent much of 2012 playing fantasy football, finishing next to last in his league.

Asked if more announcing is in his future, Favre wasn't sure.

"I don't see it anytime soon, but that interest may change in the future," he said. "I think being involved in the Super Bowl was too much to pass up."

Favre wasn't about to pick the 49ers or Ravens to win, but said his work with San Francisco-based Virtual Fan Network has allowed him to see the 49ers more closely.

"I think both teams are good and very deserving of being in the Super Bowl," Favre said. "Both are very well coached and have great story lines. I have probably followed the 49ers more closely, and the way Colin (Kaepernick) is playing makes me think they have the advantage.